Warm, bright with natural light through all seasons.
The beauty of designing a new home or planning a renovation is the ability to maximise natural light in the spaces you want it. Living in Victoria, the winter months become dark and gloomy, optimising natural light will open up your space, it will feel bigger and brighter, meaning you will get to enjoy spending time in all spaces of your home.
The optimum orientation for your home will depend on the size and position of your block, ideally we want to create space in functional rooms, facing north, east and west, to catch the morning and afternoon sunlight.
If you are looking at renovating, and not quite able to adjust the floorplan, strategically placing large windows, skylights and glass doors throughout the design will create more light and space. High-level windows in the bedrooms and bathrooms bring light in without compromising on privacy. Creating flow between communal and outdoor areas is easy with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass bi-fold doors, especially out onto a nice covered deck.
Here are our top 3 tips on maximising natural light through well-designed homes and clever renovations:
Prioritise natural light in your floor plan from the outset. It’s much easier to create a design that maximises light from the beginning, rather than attempting it as an afterthought.
Incorporate skylights in rooms in the middle of the house where windows might not be possible, like bathrooms or hallways, also long vertical windows next to staircases to open up the stairwell to create a nice flow.
When used effectively, light can cool or warm areas of the house naturally – which will save your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Make the natural light work for you.
If you are planning a new build, or looking to renovate your home to create more space, with more natural light giving it a modern, luxurious feel - get in touch, we would love to help bring your vision to life.
CDK BUILDING GROUP
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